This depends on where you live. This operation is currently illegal in most of Australia (except Western Australia), Austria, Belgium, Brazil (except for working dogs), New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark (except for five gun dog breeds), England, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany (except for gun dogs), Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel (except for working dogs), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia (restricted), Scotland, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain (in some autonomies), Sweden, Switzerland, Virgin Islands and Wales (restricted). Other countries are still considering a tail docking ban. If you live in the United States, it is likely still legal in your area.
Docking a Dogo Argentino's tail is generally considered unnecessary and inhumane. It is illegal or heavily restricted in many countries due to the unnecessary pain and risks associated with the procedure. Dogs use their tails to communicate and balance, so removing it can affect their well-being.
When a dog's tail is docked, the vet surgically removes part of the tail. The removed tail does not get reattached or preserved. It is typically disposed of as medical waste according to proper disposal protocols.
According to the breed standard of the American Kennel Club (AKC), a Lakeland Terrier's tail should be docked so that the tip is in level with the occiput when the dog is standing in a show position. However, if you are not showing your dog, there is no reason why you should dock your Lakeland Terrier's tail. Docking causes great pain to the dog, and may also be illegal in some countries such as the UK.
Field Spaniels tails are usually docked, especially if they are used for work. The Breed Standard does not stipulate how much of the tail should be docked, but it is usually docked at around the second joint.
Pembroke Welsh Corgis do NOT have tails. Cardigan Corgis DO have tails. yes they do!!! they don't but they had bushy tails!!! :) there your answer
It not only isn't illegal, a docked tail is one of the breed characteristics. A Rottie with an UNdocked tail would not be show-quality or eligible for competitions in which breed standards must be met. Docking ANY dog's tail should only be done by a fully trained and qualified professional.
It is not necessary for any dog's tail to be docked, even if the breed standards indicate otherwise. I live in the UK and here it is illegal to unless your vet docks the dogs tail for health reasons. I don't know about other countries.
Tail docking of dogs for prophylactic (preventative) or cosmetic reasons is illegal in all Australian states. Tail docking by a vet for therapeutic reasons, such as if the tail is injured, is the only legal form of tail docking for dogs in Australia.
Docking a Dogo Argentino's tail is generally considered unnecessary and inhumane. It is illegal or heavily restricted in many countries due to the unnecessary pain and risks associated with the procedure. Dogs use their tails to communicate and balance, so removing it can affect their well-being.
The typical age for a Dog to have it's tail docked is under ten days old. A veterinarian will advise on the best time to dock an individual puppies tail as it may not be strong enough to go through the operation or may be healthy enough to have it's tail docked earlier. This operation is now illegal in the UK unless performed on working puppies.
The ideal tail shape of a Kuvasz is low and not docked.
When a dog's tail is docked, the vet surgically removes part of the tail. The removed tail does not get reattached or preserved. It is typically disposed of as medical waste according to proper disposal protocols.
No dog needs its tail to be docked, but the operation is performed for cosmetic reasons on some breeds. Show Miniature Pinschers are almost always docked in countries that allow it, but the operation does not affect the dog's health.
This is different for different breeds. For example, a Rottweiler must be docked at the first joint close to the body, and a Weimeraner should be docked by one third. To find out the length of docking for each breed, consult their breed standard. NOTE: English Breed Standards no longer say how long the dog's tail should be docked by as the operation is now illegal in the UK, but American Standards still support docking.
No. Never.
yes
if your dogs tail has been docked, and you touch its tail its obviously scared of you and thing your going to hurts it tail duh................... oh and if it has not been cut off [docked] then i dunno by the way, ooh ohh la beary